ARCHITECTURE
No 40 Bedford Street is a single storey house constructed in tuck-pointed brick and rendered brick with a hipped tiled roof. It is a fine expression of the Federation Bungalow style. The front elevation is asymmetrically planned with a full width, return broken back roofed verandah. The verandah has been partially enclosed in weatherboards. The verandah is set on turned timber posts. A St Andrew’s cross balustrade spans between the timber posts. The entry door is offset and flanked by three double hung sash windows. The roofscape features a brick chimney. Rendered brick goes to sill level with tuck-pointed brick above.
HISTORY
42 Bedford Street,was my childhood home. My grandparents William Arthur and Florence Gillham lived next door at number 40 Bedford Street, and sold it in 1968.
William’s Grandfather was an Enrolled Pensioner Guard and Florence’s Grandfather a Convict- her Grandmother an Irish Famine Scheme Orphan.
William worked at Swan Brushware Factory, Duke and George Streets, as a Storeman, apart from his service in WWI, Florence was Manager of The Cabin Tearooms at 121 High Street, Fremantle.
Wendy Lewis
1933 Wanted at Bunbury, Accommodation two married couples, three children, youngest 10. Write 40 Bedford-st, East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Lost. Black Leather Pocket Wallet. Initials (W.A.B) containing papers and tickets; reward. W. Barrett. 40 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1941 Wedding Attendance. Mrs. Gwen Gillham attended the wedding of Ethel Elizabeth and Douglas Henry as a Matron of Honour. (reference)
1942 Houses to Let: East Fremantle: Brick Tiled Residence, garage, gas, all conveniences. Apply 40 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1942 Self-Contained Flat, fully furnished. Ideally situated, suitable married couple. 40 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
1946 Birth on August 7, at St. Helen's Hospital, East Fremantle, to Gwen and Alf Gillham, of 40 Bedford-street—a daughter (Wendy Lynette). (reference)
1954 Singer drophead Sewing Machine, £15. Gent's modern 4ft. robe, £15. 40 Bedford-st., East Fremantle. (reference)
Please read more about Florence Barrett (nee Gillham) under the Notable People section.
RESIDENTS
1920 - 1942: Barrett, William
1942 - 1943: Barrett, William & Gillham, Mrs Gwen
1944 - 1945: Muir, Jon & Gillham, Mrs Gwen
1946 - 1968: Barrett, William
